Explanation
The recurrence of identical inflectional endings in neighbouring words or clauses. Its historical and functional boundary remains explicit in the source layer.
Example
The profile makes the form tangible through an original atlas example.
Counterexample
A mere label without the movement of thought characteristic of Homeoptoton.
Effect on thought and perception
Turns grammatical correspondence into rhythm.
Resonance
Makes grammatical correspondence audible as rhythm. The concept thereby gains a verifiable place in the relational network.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Homeoptoton“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-172-0022. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-172-0022The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.